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Favel Family History

Favel Name Meaning

see Favell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Savel, Favela, Fasel, Havel, Gavel, Tavel, Fazel, Fravel, Ravel

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Where is the Favel family from?

You can see how Favel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Favel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Favel family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Favel's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Favel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Favel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Favel. 100% of Favel men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Favel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 178 immigration records available for the last name Favel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Favel. For the veterans among your Favel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Favel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Favel in 1969 was 51, and 60 in 2003.

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